Laboratory Assistant

Role Information - Laboratory Assistant

Location: 750 Collins Street, Docklands

Employment Type: Part-Time

Duration: Ongoing 

Remuneration: $86,983.77 - $95,683.91 + 17% Superannuation

About Us
For 30 years, Monash College has provided over 100,000 students with a direct pathway to Monash University, one of the world’s top 50 universities, through Diplomas, Foundation Year, and English programs. As a fully owned subsidiary of Monash University, the College serves as the principal gateway to the University for students.

Our Benefits

We offer a wide range of excellent benefits. To explore everything available, please visit our  website

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  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - to support work-life balance

  
  


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  Prime Docklands location, just 400 metres from Southern Cross Station with a tram stop at our doorstep - surrounded by a wide variety of cafés and eateries.

  
  


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  Modern, state-of-the-art facilities, including a wellness room, multi-faith space, premium coffee machines, end-of-trip amenities, personal lockers, and spacious work areas

  
  


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  Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff for professional support and wellbeing

  
  


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  A range of leave entitlements, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave, religious and cultural leave, and more

  
  

The Opportunity

We are looking for two Laboratory Assistant’s, to join our growing team. The positions which are being offered are for an ongoing 0.5FTE (18.25 hours per week). The days of work may vary each semester or trimester in line with timetable allocations, student numbers, and operational requirements. 

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our teaching staff to deliver practical science classes. You will contribute to maintaining a well-organised and efficient science laboratory environment conducive to student learning.

For more information about the role, view the Position Description 

Key Responsibilities

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  Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Technicians, maintain an efficient system for the use and allocation of materials and equipment, establishing priorities to support both laboratory and science teaching staff.

  
  


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  Collaborate with Laboratory Technicians and science teaching staff to guide students on the correct use and care of laboratory equipment.

  
  


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  Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment and materials, including labelling, storage, stocktaking, and ordering processes.

  
  


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  Provide and maintain appropriate safety equipment and ensure safety information is available to all laboratory users.

  
  


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  Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and operable condition, including maintaining an asset register and a maintenance and replacement schedule.
  
  About You
  

  
  

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

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  Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent, and/or a Cert IV 

  
  


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  Experience working in a laboratory environment within an educational institution.

  
  


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  Solid Biological background, with flexibility and competence to work across chemistry and physics labs

  
  


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  Sound knowledge of the application of chemical and biological safety, and demonstrated safe work practices in line with Codes of Practice.

  
  

To Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, by clicking ‘Apply’ by 11:59PM,  28 June 2026.
 

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.

Important Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace . We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,  individuals from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages and faiths.  We value the unique contributions of every individual and are dedicated to building a workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates individuality.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected], 

In accordance with our commitment to the safety, well-being, and rights of children and young people, all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)(or VIT registration) at all times.

Please note that only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position